Clinical Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Clinical Analysts are consistently sponsored for H-1B visa and TN visas, with employers in hospitals, health systems, and health IT firms regularly filing petitions. A clinical or health informatics degree strengthens your case, and USCIS classifies this role as a specialty occupation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the annual accreditation preparedness plan that meets or exceeds required compliance with URAC, ACHC and NABP standards across pharmacy and wholesale locations. Work with Pharmacy Operations, distribution and licensing to develop an ongoing readiness and quality improvement strategy to ensure ongoing compliance.
This position contributes to the departmental objectives of maintaining operational conformance with established quality standards, regulatory, accreditation and contractual requirements, streamlining business processes, and using continuous quality improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
This position involves the use of Personal Health Information (PHI).
This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am - 5pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
This will be on the job training and the hours will be during normal business hours.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support on-line ACHC applications, maintenance attestations, and organizational change notifications.
- Identify and coordinate with business leads and Subject Matter Experts to obtain required evidence, evaluate for ACHC completeness.
- Overcome challenges to obtaining needed information, prepare for ACHC surveys, including readiness reviews, mock surveys, operational walkthroughs, record sampling, document validation, and staff preparation.
- Convert ACHC standards into standards-to-evidence trackers, and develop and manage ACHC readiness plans, project timelines, gap analyses, policy assessments, dashboards, and other tools supporting ongoing compliance.
- Proactively identify quality risks, communicate potential barriers to the functional areas; assist functional areas with the development of action plans to address risks, gaps, root causes, and/or barriers.
- Connect with leaders from business segments and staff to ensure continuous accreditation compliance.
- Develop and maintain training modules and staff education for ACHC-accredited areas.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development and documentation of Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Quality Improvement Activities (QIAs) for ACHC and other accrediting bodies.
- Prepare, facilitate and attend ACHC onsite/virtual accreditation surveys and any onsite monitoring visits, and coordinate responses to findings and plans of correction.
- Interpret and operationalize ACHC standards and applicable requirements and communicate standard updates and their impact to the business.
- Support other accreditation onsite audits as applicable (URAC, NABP).
- Educate, motivate, and/or influence others (e.g., leadership, other stakeholders, including those for whom there is no direct line of authority) to understand the overall scope, overcome potential barriers, and engage in and commit to the process.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma / GED
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 3+ years of experience in quality auditing, healthcare compliance, pharmacy operations, OR pharmacy fulfillment experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- May require travel by plane or car, with minimal notice, based on accrediting agency policies.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time - domestic
- Requires a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am - 5pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a managed care setting with responsibility for quality management and / OR regulatory compliance
- Project management experience
- Experience interpreting federal and state regulatory OR accreditation requirements
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential OR other auditor program
- Experience collaborating with external clients and stakeholders.
TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills, including positive assertiveness, professional communication, relationship building, and effective written and verbal communication
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the annual accreditation preparedness plan that meets or exceeds required compliance with URAC, ACHC and NABP standards across pharmacy and wholesale locations. Work with Pharmacy Operations, distribution and licensing to develop an ongoing readiness and quality improvement strategy to ensure ongoing compliance.
This position contributes to the departmental objectives of maintaining operational conformance with established quality standards, regulatory, accreditation and contractual requirements, streamlining business processes, and using continuous quality improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
This position involves the use of Personal Health Information (PHI).
This position is full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am - 5pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
This will be on the job training and the hours will be during normal business hours.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support on-line ACHC applications, maintenance attestations, and organizational change notifications.
- Identify and coordinate with business leads and Subject Matter Experts to obtain required evidence, evaluate for ACHC completeness.
- Overcome challenges to obtaining needed information, prepare for ACHC surveys, including readiness reviews, mock surveys, operational walkthroughs, record sampling, document validation, and staff preparation.
- Convert ACHC standards into standards-to-evidence trackers, and develop and manage ACHC readiness plans, project timelines, gap analyses, policy assessments, dashboards, and other tools supporting ongoing compliance.
- Proactively identify quality risks, communicate potential barriers to the functional areas; assist functional areas with the development of action plans to address risks, gaps, root causes, and/or barriers.
- Connect with leaders from business segments and staff to ensure continuous accreditation compliance.
- Develop and maintain training modules and staff education for ACHC-accredited areas.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development and documentation of Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs), Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Quality Improvement Activities (QIAs) for ACHC and other accrediting bodies.
- Prepare, facilitate and attend ACHC onsite/virtual accreditation surveys and any onsite monitoring visits, and coordinate responses to findings and plans of correction.
- Interpret and operationalize ACHC standards and applicable requirements and communicate standard updates and their impact to the business.
- Support other accreditation onsite audits as applicable (URAC, NABP).
- Educate, motivate, and/or influence others (e.g., leadership, other stakeholders, including those for whom there is no direct line of authority) to understand the overall scope, overcome potential barriers, and engage in and commit to the process.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma / GED
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 3+ years of experience in quality auditing, healthcare compliance, pharmacy operations, OR pharmacy fulfillment experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- May require travel by plane or car, with minimal notice, based on accrediting agency policies.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time - domestic
- Requires a valid driver's license.
- Ability to work full time Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am - 5pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a managed care setting with responsibility for quality management and / OR regulatory compliance
- Project management experience
- Experience interpreting federal and state regulatory OR accreditation requirements
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential OR other auditor program
- Experience collaborating with external clients and stakeholders.
TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills, including positive assertiveness, professional communication, relationship building, and effective written and verbal communication
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Analyst
Target health systems and hospital networks first
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems sponsor Clinical Analysts at higher rates than smaller clinics. These organizations have established immigration counsel and repeat sponsorship experience, making the process faster and less uncertain for you.
Position your degree field precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to clinical analysis. A degree in health informatics, clinical information systems, nursing informatics, or biomedical sciences strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general business or IT degree.
Highlight EHR system expertise in your application
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Clinical Analysts frequently cite Epic, Cerner, or Meditech proficiency as core job requirements. Quantifying your system implementation, workflow optimization, or clinical data analysis experience makes the specialty occupation argument more defensible.
Understand the TN visa path if you're Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which covers many Clinical Analyst roles. TN requires no lottery, no annual cap, and can be obtained at the border or a port of entry.
Get your job description reviewed before the employer files
Clinical Analyst job descriptions that include generalist duties or lack degree requirements can trigger USCIS requests for evidence. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to review the role description before the petition is filed to reduce RFE risk.
Browse sponsor-verified roles on Migrate Mate
Not every Clinical Analyst posting comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have active visa sponsorship, so you spend time only on applications where your work authorization situation is already accounted for by the hiring team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinical Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Clinical Analyst roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as health informatics, clinical information systems, or a clinical science. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for this title across major health systems and health IT companies. Roles where any degree suffices, regardless of field, carry higher RFE risk and may require additional documentation from the employer.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Clinical Analysts?
H-1B is the most common pathway, used by hospitals, health systems, and health IT vendors including Epic implementation partners. Canadian and Mexican nationals frequently use the TN visa under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which bypasses the lottery entirely. Candidates with extraordinary research or publication records in clinical informatics may also explore the O-1A, though approval standards are significantly higher.
What degree do I need for a Clinical Analyst sponsorship to hold up under USCIS scrutiny?
A bachelor's degree in health informatics, clinical information systems, nursing informatics, biomedical sciences, or a directly related field provides the strongest foundation. General IT or business degrees can support a petition if the job description explicitly requires domain-specific knowledge, but they invite more USCIS scrutiny. Some employers document degree equivalency through a combination of education and years of EHR implementation or clinical workflow experience.
How do I find Clinical Analyst jobs where employers are already open to sponsoring?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Clinical Analyst roles where visa sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring plan. Searching general job boards surfaces many postings that exclude sponsorship without disclosing it until late in the process, which wastes time. Focusing your search on verified sponsoring employers significantly improves your conversion rate from application to offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Clinical Analyst, and what happens to my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you have not accrued unlawful presence. The new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition. Clinical Analysts moving between health systems or into health IT consulting commonly use this pathway.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.